HOMEGROWN TAP & DOUGH OPENS DECEMBER 26 IN DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK
Neighborhood Italian restaurant with Colorado roots announces January celebration benefiting Help & Hope Center
DENVER, CO (December 22, 2025) — Gastamo Group, the Denver-based hospitality team behind Perdida, Park Burger, Park & Co, and Lady Nomada, is proud to announce the official opening of Homegrown Tap & Dough in Castle Rock on December 26, 2025. Located at the corner of Third & Wilcox, the restaurant marks Homegrown’s sixth location and Gastamo Group’s 15th overall, designed as a welcoming neighborhood gathering place for Castle Rock families, friends, and visitors it has the privilege to serve.
Homegrown Tap & Dough Castle Rock will officially join the community with a ribbon cutting alongside the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., as part of a grand opening celebration taking place the week of January 5, 2026. The celebration will kick off a month-long give-back initiative that reflects the brand’s deep commitment to the communities it serves. From January 5 through January 31, 2026, $1 from every pizza sold at the Castle Rock location will be donated to Help & Hope Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Castle Rock families through food assistance, resource navigation, and crisis support.
“Opening in Castle Rock is a milestone we’re proud to celebrate with the community,” said Peter Newlin, CEO of Gastamo Group. "We are excited to launch with a month-long give-back to Help & Hope Center, donating $1 from every pizza sold in January. We are committed to being a great neighbor for years to come, and we’re here to listen, learn, and keep getting better for Castle Rock.”
Homegrown Tap & Dough serves approachable Italian classics including hand-tossed pizzas, quality pasta dishes, and crave-worthy starters, paired with a curated lineup of Colorado craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails. The Castle Rock location debuts a fresh “elevated ranch” look, with rustic wood finishes, Pendleton fabrics, and Western details that nod to the town’s heritage while preserving Homegrown’s warm, communal feel.
The 6,020-square-foot restaurant features 226 indoor seats and a 35-seat corner patio, with garage doors that open to connect the dining room to the energy of Downtown Castle Rock. Guests can reserve private and semi-private dining spaces ideal for celebrations, community gatherings, graduations, and holiday events. A custom reeded kitchen window in the semi-private room offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the kitchen while preserving an intimate dining experience. TVs are thoughtfully placed so the game is always in view without overwhelming the space. Locally rooted touches set the restaurant apart: a custom elk head by artist Dolan Geiman, locally crafted millwork, and a curated free-play vintage arcade from Chattanooga Pinball for a playful, family-friendly vibe.
The menu leans into shareable, crowd-pleasing flavors with starters like Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Pepperoni Rolls, alongside Homegrown’s signature pizzas, quality pasta dishes, new burgers, and protein-forward bowls. Gluten-free and vegetarian options appear throughout the menu, ensuring there’s something for everyone at the table.
Community connection sits at the heart of the Castle Rock opening. Gastamo Group’s civic work includes founding the Denver Deluxe Music & Art Festival, serving more than 250,000 meals to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing support for local schools and nonprofits. The Castle Rock restaurant was brought to life by dozens of local vendors, artists, and builders and employs more than 65 local team members.
With its December opening, January grand opening celebration, and partnership with Help & Hope Center, Homegrown Tap & Dough Castle Rock begins its next chapter rooted in food, hospitality, and giving back to the community it calls home.
For more information on Homegrown Tap & Dough and Gastamo Group, visit the Homegrown Tap & Dough website or Gastamo Group online.
About Help & Hope Center
The mission of Help & Hope is to meet the immediate needs of residents of Douglas and Elbert Counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless, to help them through troublesome times with dignity.
About Homegrown Tap & Dough
Homegrown Tap & Dough was founded in Denver, Colorado in 2014 creating an approachable Italian restaurant concept that honors the beauty of Colorado’s landscapes and ingredients. The menu has evolved from exclusively hand-tossed pizza to now include classic Italian dishes like Pepperoni Rolls, Chicken Parmesan, Classic Caesar Salad, and more. Each Homegrown location is “quintessentially Colorado,” featuring real gondolas straight from ski resorts reminiscent of backcountry adventures, custom stone fireplaces, and other artifacts that celebrate the history and culture of Colorado.
About Gastamo Group
Gastamo Group is a Denver-based restaurant group founded in 2009 by chef-restaurateur Jean-Philippe Failyau with the opening of the original Park Burger in Platt Park. Since joining forces with CEO Peter Newlin, the group has grown to operate 15 restaurants across the Denver metro area, spanning five distinct concepts: Park Burger, Park & Co., Homegrown Tap & Dough, Perdida, and Lady Nomada. With additional projects in the development pipeline, Gastamo Group continues to expand thoughtfully while staying true to its mission of creating neighborhood gathering places built on fresh food, warm hospitality, and strong community connections.
